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Posted: 22-Jun-23
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 93284-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to nearly 48,000 students, about 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.
About the Department
The Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) department in the Office of Research at the University of Cincinnati provides husbandry and veterinary care to all vertebrate animals used in research, teaching, and testing.
Job Overview
The role of the Vivarium Operations Manager involves overseeing and organizing the day-to-day activities of the animal care facilities, ensuring adherence to regulations, and directly supervising husbandry supervisors. An ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative, a focus on customer service, as well as effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Essential Functions
- Perform duties of Sr Vivarium Supervisor.
- Oversee satellite housing areas. Inform researchers of vivarium operations issues. Consult with researchers regarding special study needs or research issues. Manage training of new staff.
- Conduct vivarium facility reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure deviations. Oversee capital equipment purchases and university purchasing contracts. Direct allocation of space. Assist with oversight of construction projects and collaborate to maintain and repair animal vivaria and equipment.
- Participate in strategic planning, development and review of policies and procedures for animal use, including SOP's and quality assurance standards. Prepare and maintain relevant records. Participate in emergency preparedness. Attend IACUC monthly meetings.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Manage all core vivarium operational activities, including animal husbandry.
- Responsible for procurement of vivarium related items including approval of animal orders, cages, feed, and other items necessary for daily operations.
- Ensure vivarium readiness for all inspections and site visits.
- Monitor environmental conditions, temperature, and humidity reports each month.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science or related field.
- Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Trainings/Certifications
By the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Required Experience
- Four (4) years in animal science or related field.
- Three (3) years supervision.
Application Process
A cover letter and resume are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Sitting - Often
- Talking - Often
- Walking - Often
- Standing - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
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